Children’s Birthday Parties in Bournemouth
A Unique Alternative to Soft Play Parties
Looking for a children’s birthday party that’s fun for little ones and stress free for grown ups? Welcome to birthday parties at Discovery Village!
Our immersive role play village is designed for children aged 0–8 and offers a unique birthday experience filled with imagination, adventure and play. With live performers, themed role play areas and delicious party food included, Discovery Village is the perfect place to celebrate their special day.
Whether you’re planning a small celebration with close friends or a huge exclusive birthday event, we have a package to suit every family.
Which Birthday Party Package Is Right For You?
Mini Celebration Package
Perfect for smaller birthday celebrations with 3–8 children. Our Mini Celebration Package is ideal for families looking for a simple, relaxed and affordable birthday experience while still enjoying all the fun of Discovery Village. Children can play, explore and celebrate together with party food included and your own reserved celebration table.What's Included
- A reserved woodland-themed table with beautiful views of our immersive play village
- An afternoon tea-style food package, designed especially for little ones
- Unlimited squash for each child
- A special name sticker for the birthday child
- Children’s food and drinks included
- Free cakeage (worth £2.50 per person) so you can bring your own special cake and sing happy birthday
Let your child step into a world of imagination while you relax, knowing everything is taken care of. Book your Discovery Village birthday party today for memories that will last a lifetime!
Prices
Off Peak Child £14.75 (minimum of 3 maximum of 8) for larger groups check out our gold and exclusive hire party packages
Peak Child £18.85 (minimum of 3 maximum of 8)
Adult £2.50 (maximum of 8 adults)
Additional Adult £4.65 (+8 adults)
Gold Party
Our most popular birthday package for up to 15 children including the birthday child. The Gold Party includes extra special birthday touches to make the birthday child feel truly celebrated while keeping the experience easy and enjoyable for parents too.What's Included
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Access for the birthday child and upto 14 of their friends
- Free entry for up to 20 adults (additional adults £5.45 each)
- Printed invitations posted to your door
- Dedicated party host
- Card and gift for the birthday child
- VIP sticker for every party guest
- Happy Birthday song sung by our village character
- Cold food buffet and unlimited squash
- Cupcake tower with candles
- Private party area where children can enjoy their themed buffet
- Cafe serving drinks and food for adults (chargeable)
Pricing
Off Peak (weekdays outside of school holidays) – £195
Peak (Weekend, bank holiday & school holidays) – £325
Exclusive Hire
The ultimate Discovery Village birthday experience with exclusive venue hire for up to 30 children, with the option to add even more guests. Enjoy private access to Discovery Village for a completely personalised celebration with all the excitement of our immersive role play experience exclusively for your guests.What's Included
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Exclusive use of our role play village and cafe
- Access for the birthday child and upto 29 of their friends
- Option to add additional child guests
- Free entry for up to 60 adults
- Printed invitations posted to your door
- Dedicated party host
- Card and gift for the birthday child
- VIP sticker for every party guest
- Happy Birthday song sung by our village character
- Cold food buffet and unlimited squash
- Cupcake tower with candles
- Themed buffet table
- Cafe serving drinks and food for adults (chargeable)
Prices
Off peak exclusive hire parties (weekdays outside of school holidays) – £450
Peak exclusive hire parties (weekends, bank holidays and school holidays) – £750
Additional children £22 (off peak) £27.50 (peak)
What’s Included?
All Discovery Village birthday parties include:
- Two hours of imaginative role play fun
- Access to our immersive role play village
- Delicious party food for children
- Reserved party seating
- Friendly party hosts
- A memorable birthday experience for children and grown ups alike
You can compare all of our birthday party packages above to find the perfect fit for your celebration.
Children’s party food
Our children’s party package includes a delicious selection of mini brioche rolls, crips, fruit and vegetables platters and sweet treats (as it is a party after all). Party food is inspired by the colours of the rainbow and designed to intrigue children and encourage them to try new things. From vegetable sticks and dips to the all-time party favourites our chef’s put on a buffet that all of your party children will love.
Here at Discovery Village we take allergies and intolerances extremely seriously. If any of your party guests have any special dietary requirements please let our team know when they reach out and we’ll ensure that everyone is catered for.
Our village cafe serves a selection of drinks, cakes, snacks and hot food for adults to purchase.
Children’s Birthday Parties in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Dorset
Discovery Village is proud to host unique indoor children’s birthday parties for families across Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and Dorset.
If you’re searching for:
- Children’s birthday parties in Bournemouth
- Indoor birthday party venues near Christchurch
- Role play birthday parties in Dorset
- Alternatives to soft play birthday parties
- Birthday parties for children aged 0–8
…we’d love to celebrate with you!
What our customers say
Kendall Whitehorn - Google Review
Annalie Briers - Google Review
It’s the little details that make this different to any where else we have booked. Chris was helpful and welcoming.
All the kids get name badges, the table for food was beautiful and cute in equal measures. There was even a present and card from them for my daughter which was a real lovely touch. Food was lovely and they catered for all.
The village they play in is great (my mum and 14 year old loved it as well)
Thank you! We will be back!
Birthday party package extras
Finally, combine some of our optional extras together with one of our birthday party packages to make your child’s special day even more magical. From a unique Discovery Village birthday gift, to one of our delicious rainbow birthday cakes, even if you just want to add a little something to make your child’s party unique we have the solution for you. Optional extras can be added at the point of booking.
FAQ’s about our birthday parties
Children’s birthday parties can be booked via our website. Click the book button at the top of this page and follow the instructions.
Optional extras can be added during the booking process through our online booking system or by letting us know by phone. Already booked and want to add on optional extra? No problems, please contact one of our friendly team by phone and they’ll be able to amend your booking.
Our birthday parties last for two hours which includes unlimited fun within our role play village. During your party session your party host will call all your guests back to your party table where your child and their guests can enjoy their party food.
Our party package includes a colourful cold-food buffet consisting of three different types of sandwich, low salt, oven baked crisps, cut fruit, vegetable sticks and some sweet treats. We try to get a good balance of healthy and fun for your party guests.
We pride ourselves on the village not being overcrowded. This gives all of our little visitors the opportunity to play and explore at a pace that is right for them. We do offer additional adult tickets, this prices covers the cost of the reduction in capacity of children’s tickets.
Our village performers just love a birthday and can’t wait to shout about it. We’ll let everyone know it’s someone’s special day and the team will encourage everyone to get involved with our birthday song.
Your party host will greet you as you and your guests arrive at Discovery Village and guide you to your beautifully themed party table in our cafe area. At a suitable time during the play session your host will deliver your children’s food to the table and encourage your party guests to pause the play and have a bite to eat.
Yes, all children entering Discovery Village require a ticket. Siblings will need to be counted within the party capacity if they wish to attend as a party guest. If not a standard ticket can be purchased through our website. Please note that only children with a ticket are permitted to enter Discovery Village. Children over 12 who will not use the play area may be classed as an adult.
Absolutely! Anyone booking one of our party packages is more than welcome to bring their own birthday cake. We understand that birthday cakes are a personal part of any child’s birthday party. Please be mindful of allergens and display any necessary signage letting your guests know what ingredients your cake contains. We’ll provide plates, napkins and a knife if required. Our party packages include a cupcake tower with candles free of charge which makes a perfect alternative to a cake and is included in the price.
Looking for the perfect children’s party venue in Bournemouth, Christchurch or Poole? Our alternative to soft play based in the heart of Dorset is a great alternative.
A Unique Alternative to Soft Play Birthday Parties
Discovery Village offers a calmer, more imaginative alternative to traditional soft play birthday parties in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Dorset. Children can explore our beautifully designed village through role play, storytelling and interactive experiences.
From serving pizza in the pizzeria to helping in the vet’s practice or starring on stage in the theatre, every child becomes part of the story.
Perfect for children aged 0–8, our birthday parties encourage creativity, confidence and imaginative play in a safe and engaging environment.